The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) (https://bm.hkust.edu.hk/) is seeking a senior academic for the post of Head and Professor of Management at the rank of Full Professor.

The University

Founded in 1991, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university that excels in driving innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. The University comprises over 800 faculty members whose research activities span a diverse range of disciplines, including science, engineering, business, humanities, and social sciences. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked No.3 in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, while 12 of its subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of June 2024, HKUST members have founded 1,747 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 14 exits (IPO or M&A).

The School and the Department

The HKUST Business School has risen to international prominence in a relatively short period of time, achieving widespread global recognition and a variety of prestigious academic rankings. Our strength lies in our full range of program offerings, high-quality research conducted by world-class faculty, and diverse and high-caliber student body. Our research has been ranked No.1 in Asia and No.28 in the world by the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Top 100 Business School Research Rankings in the most recent 2019-2023 ranking cycle. Our Executive MBA Program, offered jointly with the Kellogg School of Management, has been ranked 12 times No.1 in the world by the Financial Times, while the HKUST MBA Program has been ranked Top-20 13 times.

The Department of Management at HKUST (https://mgmt.hkust.edu.hk/) aims to continue as a leading intellectual center for research in all areas of management, both at the macro (strategy, organizational theory, entrepreneurship, international business) and the micro (organizational behavior, human resource management) levels. It comprises a collegial and diverse group of faculty members regularly publishing in leading journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of Applied Psychology, among others. The research output has been ranked as first in Asia, and 33rd in the world by the 2018-2022 UTD ranking. The department offers high-quality programs at the undergraduate, MSc, and PhD levels.

The Role

Reporting to the Dean of Business and Management, the Head and Professor of Management is expected to provide leadership and manage the Department of Management in its diverse academic and administrative functions. Applications/nominations for the position are invited from well-qualified and accomplished scholars. A qualified candidate is expected to have an outstanding academic record in a major field of management, an international research reputation, and some relevant administrative experience.

Terms & Applications/ Nominations:

The appointment will be concurrent with a substantive professorial appointment. Upon completion of the headship term, the appointee is expected to continue to commit to the long-term development of the Department. Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.

HKUST is being represented by Heidrick & Struggles for this search. Applications/nominations, together with full curriculum vitae and the names and addresses/fax numbers/email addresses of referees, should be sent to hkust-mgmt@heidrick.com. Review of candidates will begin immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations will be treated in strict confidence.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.